2008 Confirmation letter to
the Bishop
Letters to the Bishop should
be typed and hand signed. Use the
same care that you would for a business letter or job application cover letter. The length should be close to one page. Use nice stationary if you have it.
Heading: Address your letter
to “Dear Bishop Banks,”
Introduction:
Introduce yourself. Describe
who you are, your name, some personal information, what your interests and hopes
for the future are.
Body:
- Indicate
why you are writing (to ask for the Sacrament)
- Describe
what you have done to prepare for Confirmation, and what part of the
preparation had the most meaning for you.
- Share
information regarding parents or sponsors or others who have influenced your
decision to be Confirmed.
- How
will receiving the Holy Spirit in Confirmation make a difference in your
life?
- What
difference will you make in the Church; and what difference will your
generation make in the Church?
- Summarize
your desire to be Confirmed. Point
to a definite reason that you want Confirmation. Make a formal request for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Closing:
Thank the Bishop; express
your interest in meeting him.
Close with…”Sincerely,” or another appropriate closing, and sign your name